York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Presbyterian Church of York
The ground on which this church stands was granted in 1785 by John Penn and John Penn the grandsons of William Penn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 39° 57.838′ N, 76° 43.406′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is on East Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 462) just east of North Queen Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 E Market St, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel James Smith (a few steps from this marker); "York House" (within shouting distance of this marker); James Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); The Woman's Club of York (within shouting distance of this marker); General Michael P. Small (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 35 South Queen Street (about 400 feet away); The York Water Company (about 500 feet away); 148 East Philadelphia Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
Also see . . . The First Presbyterian Church of York: Our History. Church website entry (Submitted on July 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020
2. First Presbyterian Church of York
The marker is directly in front of the church building.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
